Awesome hike, Stephen! I will definitely check out Blackwater Creek. You’re one of the very few folks that I know who know about “bull bats”! In my youth, I saw and heard them just about every evening during the summer. Their diving sound is so cool. But I haven’t seen/heard one in many years now. Thanks for your trips and insights!

Your goal to complete the western corridor of the Florida Trail is admirable and you’re almost there! Great job and your videos help others who may have the same goal. FYI … We live about one mile South of the Hwy 50 and US 301 intersection that you passed. Keep it up!

Great video! My wife and I have hiked through this park several times and it’s always been enjoyable. Just found your KZfaq channel and will be watching more of your central Florida stuff. We know each other … Dennis Y.

I hiked "Lower Green Swamp Outer Loop" last Saturday because of your video. Thanks for sharing.

My wife and I checked that place out a couple weeks ago. It’s a hidden gem for sure. Thanks for sharing!

Thanks for sharing

Beautiful hike Stephen. Thanks for sharing.

Beautiful pictures and a great view from the tower. Thanks for sharing.

I gotta check this one out soon! This Florida heat is wild this year 🤣 🥵

those plecos cats are invasive species they can get huge I saw a video of a gator eating one almost 3 feet long

cool...I have seen the signs for this park on my way to the green swamp area.

Thank you! I enjoyed this video.

As an avid barefoot hiker I will assure you being a hippy is not required. You will need to relax and enjoy your surroundings, every hike will be different even if you're on the same trail. Be prepared to be more present, aware and tuned in to nature as everyday stress is left behind like footprints.

The cabin is most likely a ranger house. My State Park up here has two.

Thatnk’s for sharing

Beautiful place, I've hiked Blackwater creek alot.

I love to find water features on a Hike. To continue on the hike do you need to cross the creek?

Hi Mr. Walker Blackwater Creek..I have never been to yet haha I don't believe You hike with bare feet to creek No worries for ticks, snakes...? You enjoy this tranquility to yourself. I don't see any other souls her but YOU I have kayaked so many places in FL, especially springs are phenomenal, unforgettable... Kayak7seas and I just visited the CRACK hahah Just such a pleasure get to know you. Look forward to your future projects

Mr. Walker I am sorry to hear your loss ..here you are on the hiking trail.. haha I am in NC and just got back from FL...rain? FL has some strange weather forecast...rain, sunny, cloudy, and rainbows in one day..hahah What? you are located in FL..haha my second house in Cocoa.. Have you drop by kayak7seas?? hahahahha I like the tall shaded by the tall trees.' Wow ..cannel ? kind of spooky building.. The dam is a peaceful place to spend time, especially you are waiting on the funeral I hope you are alright by now in FL... I may head down for July the 4th Happy Independence Day! Fireworks in the sea?

I need to get out there and check it out but I will be in shoes😂. Liked the video thanks for sharing

I have done some barefoot hiking in the swamps but the idea that I might come across an alligator snapping turtle changed my mind on it

I am moving to zephyrhills in a few weeks from michigan, hope to cross paths one day!

While it’s dry is a good time to find some arrow heads

Colt Creek is my favorite state park. You can buy bear spray at Bass Pro Shops. I carry it at Colt Creek as well. Bears have been seen there as well.

Lovely hike man, this looks and feels so enchanting!

Everyone starts at zero subscribers. You narrate well on the trail and show a corner of the world I'm unfamiliar with. By the way, Im going to buy that same pack.👍

Awesome Video. I really enjoy the Green Swamp area, I have done a lot of Bike Packing in this area but just getting into hiking the area and your videos are a great help. Could you share with me what this trail is called in AllTrails? I have looked for the North Loop and nothing is coming up for this trail.

Great video! I posted a fly fishing video not long ago.

Another great hike, Stephen. I bet it gets really hot in the height of summer in these open pastures. I normally miss the wildlife too. Thanks for sharing.

Tell me why I hear itchy balls lol 😂😂😂😂😂😂

I'm very cautious of gators in the summer since it's mating season 🐊

I have hike lots of portions of the Green Swamp never heard of Itchy Falls.. interesting

Great Video, love Colt Creek Statepark. I usually park all the way at the end by the equestrian area and hike out to the Hampton Tract , totally wild and scary but fantastic, you can go in any direction from Hampton and hike the Green Swamp .( I have climbed a gate in the park before to get to the Green Swamp 🤭 and hiked all the way up to the main road to the East entrance Green Swamp ) I have seen Florida scenic trail signs in there .

If you add the road walk to the trail, then what was the total for the hike?

I've followed my gut before and ended up miles off. I think you are right with the blazes. They burned them off. It's great that there is someone who can hand out a map and offer help. At the beginning, you said Stephen. Is it Stephen, Steven, or Steve. I don't want to assume and get it wrong. I always carry too much water with me after running out on a hike a year or so ago. It is certainly a beautiful wooded area. Is it true that if a Gator is after you on land that you run in a zigzag, or is that an old wives tale? I get it with the road walk. It does my feet in. I did 12.33 miles today and 2247 feet of elevation and then the same down again. My feet hurt 😂. Thanks for sharing.

Love Colt Creek. It’s only 20 mins from the house if that.

The Lady Ranger at that park is awesome very friendly and helpful...I love that place! I had my bear encounter camping in the backwoods campsite in the middle of the night there. Yes...I reommend bear spray,,,I carry it with me all the time. You can get bear spray at REI and most outdoors store have it. Wal Mart may have some too. I think you may have been going in circles..I blame technology and aps...paper maps are always correct in my opinion! I got lost in the Jumper Creek wilderness years ago. In Colt Creek follow the numbers! Those gators love the culverts!

Thanks for cleaning things up, while you're there. It pains me to see The Withlacoochee this low.

Do you ever go searching for big and ancient trees?

We did pretty good there the last two weekends but don’t make it this past weekend

It is a beautiful place, but having to keep an eye on them both would unnerve me. We don't have them over here. Thanks for sharing.

Is it Stephen, Steven or Steve? I certainly would get anywhere near the prehistoric animals.

The drought is really bad this year!

They love to follow your catch as you reel them in

They love to follow your catch as you reel them in!

It looks nice back there. I’ve been wanting to go in there but the gate is always locked. Thanks for sharing

Congrats I’m happy for you love you

Congratulations on finishing off this section. That is one bad road walk. I've said it before, but it does my feet in walking on roads/sidewalks. It is great that your good lady could pick you up. Amanda doesn't drive, so my hikes have to be circular. Thanks for sharing, and I'm looking forward to your next one. In June, I'm hiking 80km (50 miles) to help Veterans with PTSD. 80 is the combined length of the D-Day Beaches, and it is also 80 years since D-Day. My first hike is on Monday.

I wish the Florida Trail had more wild areas to hike through instead of urban hikes!

I’m not used to seeing a road in Florida that dead. You made pretty good time.